This section will find the latest news and information from USCIS. It has all the latest rules, changes, updates on applications, how long it takes for applications to be processed, and everything else you need to know about dealing with the immigration system in the U.S.
Applying for a US immigration visa can involve several steps, and the specifics can vary depending on your situation. Here’s a general overview: Determine Your Eligibility: The first step is to identify the appropriate visa category for your situation. Common types include family-based visas, employment-based visas, and the Diversity Visa Lottery. USCIS provides information on … Read more
Extension of Work Permits: The U.S. government is making it easier for certain noncitizens to keep working legally while they wait for their paperwork to be processed. USCIS announced the Temporary Final Rule (TFR) to extend the validity period of certain work automatically permits to up to 540 days instead of 180 days. This change … Read more
Here is good news for everyone going through the U.S. immigration process: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a change in the validity period of the Form I-693 immigration medical examination record. Here is everything you need to know: No Expiring Medical Exams After November 1st, 2023: If you completed your immigration … Read more
A new fact sheet released by the USCIS shows that many application wait times have shortened. The fact sheet says people who apply for immigration benefits, work permits, and citizenship will no longer have to wait long to get approval. Here are some important points from the report USCIS said they are still working on … Read more
USCIS updated many forms this year. Here is the list of all the forms recently updated by USCIS as of 3 April 2024. The article details several USCIS forms recently updated on April 1, 2024. If you plan to apply for some USCIS forms, make sure you use the newest version. Here’s a quick list: … Read more
The US government makes it easier for people to apply for US Citizenship if their gender identity isn’t male or female. A new version of Form N-400, used for naturalization applications, will include a third gender option, “X,” alongside “Male (M)” and “Female (F).” Starting April 1, 2024, you can choose “X” for gender on … Read more
If you applied for the USCIS H-1B visa lottery to work in the United States in 2025, there’s some exciting news! The selection notices are being sent to let you know if you won. But there’s a little twist you need to know about. This year, a new online system for submitting H-1B Lottery applications … Read more
USCIS is releasing a new version of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, on April 1, 2024, as part of the new fee rule. Please Note: No application on or after April 1, 2024, will be accepted by USCIS if it does not include the new fees. What is updating in the news Form? Important Update: … Read more
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced significant changes to the filing procedures and fees for H-1B visa petitions, effective April 1, 2024. Initial Registration Period Closure: The initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap season concluded on March 25, 2024. USCIS will randomly select beneficiaries from properly submitted registrations … Read more
USCIS has made some important updates to how it handles expedite requests. These changes aim to clarify how USCIS considers requests related to government interests and emergencies, including urgent humanitarian situations and travel-related matters. Additionally, the update explains the process for making an expedite request and provides insight into how USCIS processes these requests. Here’s … Read more